Irish Pork Ciste Pork Apple Casserole Pie
Comfort food reaches new heights with this hearty Irish Pork Ciste, a pork and apple casserole pie that combines tender, oven-braised pork shoulder with caramelized vegetables, sweet apples, and fragrant herbs. Encased in a golden puff pastry, this Irish-inspired dish is a beautiful marriage of savory and sweet flavors. Infused with a white wine and stock base and finished with delicate peas, every bite bursts with rich, rustic warmth. Perfectly suited for cozy family dinners or festive gatherings, this comforting casserole pie is as visually impressive as it is delicious. Ready in under two hours, this dish not only satisfies but brings a taste of Ireland to your table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 g pork shoulder
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 3 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 2 apples, peeled and sliced
- 500 ml chicken or pork stock
- 100 ml white wine
- 1 tsp fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- 100 g frozen peas
- 1 puff pastry sheet
- 1 egg, beaten
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).
Cut the pork shoulder into bite-sized cubes and season with salt and black pepper. Dredge the pieces in flour to lightly coat them.
In a large ovenproof casserole dish or skillet, heat the butter and olive oil over medium-high heat. Brown the pork in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan. Remove and set aside.
Lower the heat to medium and add the chopped onion to the same pan. Sauté for 5 minutes or until softened.
Add the garlic, carrots, and celery, and cook for another 5 minutes.
Pour in the white wine to deglaze, scraping any browned bits from the bottom of the pan, and let it simmer for 2 minutes.
Return the pork to the dish, followed by the chicken or pork stock, rosemary, thyme, and sliced apples. Stir well, bring to a gentle simmer, and cook for 15 minutes.
Stir in the frozen peas, then remove the dish from heat.
Roll out the puff pastry sheet to fit the top of the casserole dish. Carefully lay the pastry over the filling, pressing the edges to seal. Trim any excess pastry.
Brush the beaten egg over the pastry to give it a glossy finish.
Cut a small slit or a few air vents in the center of the pastry to allow steam to escape.
Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes or until the pastry is golden and crisp.
Remove from the oven and allow the dish to rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Serve hot and enjoy the comforting flavors of this Irish-inspired dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2389 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 134.2 g | 172% | |
| Saturated Fat | 48.8 g | 244% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 725 mg | 242% | |
| Sodium | 5395 mg | 235% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 126.1 g | 46% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.3 g | 87% | |
| Total Sugars | 48.2 g | ||
| Protein | 144.0 g | 288% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.2 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 435 mg | 33% | |
| Iron | 12.2 mg | 68% | |
| Potassium | 4062 mg | 86% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
